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Total questions: 9

Worksheet time: 3mins

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1.

Define the underlined word as used in the sentence:

A computer virus is a program that can reproduce itself and is written with the purpose of causing damage or causing a computer to behave in an unusual way.

a)

A program that can reproduce itself and is written with the purpose of causing damage or causing a computer to behave in an unusual way

b)

A bad document in a computer

c)

A potential risk for personal computer that would damage it

d)

A source code made by blackhat hackers

2.

Define the underlined word as used in the sentence:

He seemed quite free and easy with a few friends, but at large parties he was quite inhibited.

a)

Temperamental

b)

Reserved

c)

Extrovert

d)

Narcissistic

3.

Define the underlined word as used in the sentence:

As an adroit person, he is able to excel in both sports and academic fields.

a)

Nimble

b)

Brave

c)

Trustworthy

d)

Skillful

4.

Define the underlined word as used in the sentence:

The supercilious man rolled his eyes when the villager asked him to take off his shoes before entering the museum.

a)

Arrogant

b)

Beautiful

c)

Hungry

d)

Lazy

5.

Define the underlined word as used in the sentence:

I am really hungry. That apple did not appease my hunger.

a)

Empty

b)

Supply

c)

Complete

d)

Satisfy

6.

Define the underlined word as used in the sentence:

Ian is a brave boy. He manages to climb up to the highest bough of the tree.

a)

Root

b)

Trunk

c)

Branch

d)

Twig

7.

Define the underlined word as used in the sentence:

Some city dwellers are affluent; others live in poverty.

a)

Wealthy

b)

Lucky

c)

Resourceful

d)

Preferred

8.

Define the underlined word as used in the sentence:

The circus troupe are evanescent, like summer, arriving and departing like a gust of wind.

a)

Fast

b)

Active

c)

Temporary

d)

Entertaining

9.

Define the underlined word as used in the sentence:

Corona refers to the outermost part of the sun’s atmosphere.

a)

The average temperature of the sun

b)

The atmosphere of the sun

c)

The outermost part of the sun’s atmosphere

d)

A part of the sun atmosphere